Wondering how to store bread longer ?
You think it's hard to keep fresh bread .
That's not wrong....
Especially if the weather is humid or, on the contrary, hot and dry.
So, what to do so that the baguette bought in the morning or the day before is still good?
How to keep it fresh and crispy?
Storing bread is an art;-)
Here are 7 effective tips to keep bread fresh longer:
How to keep bread fresh? It's easy!
Is your bread sensitive to damp or too dry atmosphere?
So the first thing to do is not leave it out in the open .
To keep it fresh, the paper bag given by the baker or a clean cotton cloth are the best solutions.
Avoid plastic wraps or bags that will give you soft, even moldy bread.
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How to store bread? The important thing to know is that it keeps whole .
Do not cut it in advance:the slices dry out even faster than if it is whole.
If you cut more slices during lunch than you ate, don't throw them away.
If you place them well in your cloth , they will be edible in the evening.
If necessary, put them in the oven for 1 minute or keep them to make French toast the next morning.
A short passage in the freezer does the greatest good for your bread.
Freeze your baguettes cut in 1/2 or 1/3.
This allows you to have just the right piece per meal, in a freezer bag.
It defrosts very quickly. One hour before the tasting is enough.
You can thaw it in the microwave.
But it may be a little more elastic than when thawing in the open air.
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If you store your bread in an airtight hutch or box, lay an apple next to it.
It's a grandmother's trick that works very well.
Some of our grannies also put a piece of sugar instead of the apple...
Or a potato and more rarely a stalk of celery.
Be careful, the temperature is also important to keep the bread fresh.
If it's too hot in your apartment, it's guaranteed to dry out in a few hours.
Between 14° and 18° , it keeps all its taste qualities.
Find a place that's not too hot, away from radiators and the oven, to store it.
Do you notice a little softening or a big dryness?
There is a very simple trick.
To restore the crispiness you love, slightly moisten its crust then put it in the oven for a few minutes.
Choose a small thermostat so as not to harden it:th. 4 or 5 (approx. 150°) is enough.
You know in advance that you won't be running to the bakery before every meal, or even every day.
In this case, learn how to choose the best bread (composition and form) for you.
Rye and wholemeal, for example, keep longer than white or country bread.
Just as a round shape keeps longer than a baguette, because it has a larger surface area.
There you go, now you know how to store bread to keep it fresh longer.
Easy, practical and economical!
You've tried these simple tricks to store bread better ? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
